prison
意味: A building where people are kept as punishment for crimes
Prison is a building where people are kept as punishment for crimes or while awaiting trial. In British English, it's also called 'gaol' (pronounced 'jail'). Related terms include 'prisoner' (someone in prison), 'imprisonment' (being sent to prison), and 'life sentence' (imprisonment for the rest of one's life). 'Prison' can also be used figuratively to describe any confining situation.
例文
- He was sentenced to five years in prison for fraud. 他因欺诈被判处五年监禁。Fue condenado a cinco años de prisión por fraude.彼は詐欺で5年の懲役刑を宣告されました。그는 사기죄로 5년의 징역형을 선고받았습니다.
- The prison holds over a thousand inmates. 这座监狱关押着一千多名囚犯。La prisión alberga a más de mil internos.その刑務所には千人以上の受刑者がいます。그 교도소에는 천 명 이상의 수감자가 있습니다.
- After the accident, her body became a prison for her mind. 事故后,她的身体成了禁锢心灵的牢笼。Después del accidente, su cuerpo se convirtió en una prisión para su mente.事故の後、彼女の体は心の牢獄となりました。사고 이후, 그녀의 몸은 마음의 감옥이 되었습니다.
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使い方ガイド
場面: general
トーン: neutral
起源と歴史
From Old French 'prisun', from Latin 'prensio' (a taking, capture), contraction of 'prehensio', from 'prehendere' (to seize). Related to 'apprehend', 'comprehend', and 'surprise'.
文化的背景
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
ストーリーと豆知識
The word 'prison' comes from Latin 'prehendere' meaning to seize. British prisons are officially called HMP (Her/His Majesty's Prison). The famous Tower of London served as a royal prison for centuries, housing notable prisoners including Anne Boleyn and Sir Walter Raleigh.
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